In this Reuters Editor’s Choice piece, he’s worth quoting in full, “It will happen — there’s no alternative,” said Feeney. “Both governments, British and Irish, are determined that eventually this will come to pass, it’s just when. Right now it’s too early, it’s too big a jump for Sinn Fein and the DUP.”
It’s not published until 3rd March, but one book I recommend you place an advance order for from Slugger’s Bookstore is James Harkin’s Niche. Belfast émigré Harkin examines a number of stories from business, culture and politics and comes to a single insight: everywhere the broad middle is collapsing. He offers Woolworths as an iconic exemplar [...] read our review »
Ireland is in the middle of a boom – a running boom. Chances are, even if you have never run a step yourself (apart from some painful P.E. classes many moons ago), someone you know has taken up running over the last little while. Road races in Northern Ireland and in the Republic have seen [...] read our review »
Writer Christopher Hitchens has died aged 62. He was as contrary as he was brilliant. Here is a brief In Memoriam from Vanity Fair (his outlet of choice since 1992) and, here, a longer tribute from his friend Christopher Buckley Stanley in The New Yorker. Better, perhaps, though to post one of Hitchens’ own writings in [...] read our review »
When I hear the expression “There’s no alternative” I always smile because what the speaker means is “I don’t want there to be an alternative”!
But then, doublespeak is part of the political vocabulary, and if I may be so bold, I would invite Slugger readers over to A TANGLED WEB today so they can listen to our first ever PODCAST on the topic of politicians, what they say and what they mean! It’s dress down Friday, so mosey on over to our humble abode…
David. You do know that Mick charges for adverts? ;p
Pete,
I charge for raising the tone of the joint
I’m no fan of Brian Feeney, but I must admit his predictions are rarely wrong. It will be intersting to see exactly where we are in 18 months time.